There are just a few days left until the start of the grape harvest, the most exciting and hectic time of the year.
Every year around this time, we assess how the season is going, analyze the grapes, and worry about the final outcome. But at Valdorcia Terre Senesi, it would be more accurate to say that, rather than worry
, our focus is growing as we approach this delicate moment.
“From the very beginning, we’ve focused on organic, high-quality production,”Antonio tells us as he leaves the cellar to head to the vineyard. “These days, we’re checking row by row, selecting only the best clusters. I truly
believe this is one of the most important steps in ensuring the quality of our wines.”
“This is the most critical time of the year, and the weather plays a decisive role,” Gabriella continues. “Fortunately, these days the warmth of the day is balanced by cooler nighttime temperatures. This temperature range makes the grapes at
particularly rich in acidity, color, and aroma, and gives us hope for an excellent harvest. Of course, for us women at
, our work isn’t limited to the vineyard. Between the winery, the kitchen, tastings, and dinners on our panoramic terrace, the days always fly by.”
As with all producers who pour their experience and passion into their work, for Antonio and Gabriella, too, the days leading up to the harvest are always a bit special, marked by a constant succession of contrasting sensations and emotions, in that continuous interplay between life and vines…
